Fitness, sports and exercise tips for moms and kids.

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10 Apps to Keep You Fit

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When you have eight hundred things to tackle on your to-do list, sometimes going to the gym can seem like an impossible time-sucking venture. So why not time-manage like a true citizen of the modern world and app your way into fitness? In…

Marlen Esparza: The First U.S. Female Olympic Boxer

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At only 22, Marlen Esparza has already made history by qualifying to be part of the first U.S. Olympic Boxing Team for women. This past fall, CNN documented her journey to the 2012 Summer Olympics with Latino in America 2: In Her Corner and…
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Asthma’s Impact on Children and Adults

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Nine people a day die from asthma in the U.S. every day, with black Americans being 2 to 3 times more likely to die than any other racial or ethnic group, according to this infographic from the National Asthma Control Program and the Centers…
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10 Workouts You Can Do at Home

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There’s no getting around it: we’re getting lazier. With the advent of lifestyles that offer us everything at our very fingertips, combined with our rigorous and often demanding schedules, sometimes the last thing we want to do with…
Diary of a Diabetic, Part 3

Diary of a Diabetic, Part 3

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Editor’s Note: Diabetes has been described as an epidemic among Latinos and is expected to affect half of the U.S. population by 2020. Type 2 Diabetes affects 1 in 10 Latinos, and Mexican-Americans are the most affected by this disease, according…

Best Job in the World

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Okay, we know this is a commercial, but c’mon, it is one powerful ad. It’s P&G’s way of honoring moms, mums, mothers, mamis. It beautifully showcases moms of Olympic athletes and future Olympic hopefuls, noting that being a mom is…
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ACA: Educating Women, Keeping Families Healthy

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Growing up, I always thought my health rested in my mother’s hands and Vicks® Vaporub®. In reality, my family’s health rested in my mother’s dedication—to keeping our doctor’s appointments and eating healthfully. And too often,…
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Diary of a Diabetic, Part 2: When New Shoes Could Mean Losing a Foot

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Editor’s Note: Diabetes has been described as an epidemic among Latinos and is expected to affect half of the U.S. population by 2020. Type 2 Diabetes affects 1 in 10 Latinos, and Mexican-Americans are the most affected by this disease,…
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The Affordable Care Act Made Easy

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The Affordable Care Act was passed on March 23, 2010, amid a firestorm of controversy, confusion, and misinformation. The battle over ‘Obamacare’ rages on and, while the ACA’s impact on our access to healthcare has been gradual and won’t…